Guides

Every cat person knows their cat by its coat. These guides answer the questions we hear most about coats and colours, with the facts checked and the sources named, and show where each cat sits among our 20 embroidered designs.

• Cat coat patterns: tabby, tuxedo, calico, tortie and colourpoint
• Calico vs tortoiseshell: how to tell them apart
• Why are most orange cats male?
• Why do Siamese cats have dark points?
• Are black cats good luck? What folklore says, country by country

Looking for a cat that looks like yours? Start with Find your cat.